Which came first, the phoenix or the flame?

“The Chamber Of Secrets had been opened.Enemies of the heir, beware.”

“Harry was speechless. Hermione was the last person to do anything against the r…”

“But if it matters to you, you'll be able to choose Gryffindor over Slytherin. T…”

“Some of the books the Ministry’s confiscated — Dad’s told me — there was one th…”